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Phoslock Environmental Technologies reports a sharp revenue increase driven by Brazil and international markets, yet continues to face significant losses and ongoing legal challenges.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX – CIP) has announced a $300 million exchangeable notes offering due 2030, alongside a concurrent repurchase of existing notes, aiming to lower debt costs and extend maturity. The move underscores CIP’s strategic capital management amid a complex market environment.

betr Entertainment Limited has removed a key condition from its takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings, clearing a significant hurdle in the acquisition process. The move signals increased confidence in completing the deal and reshapes the dynamics for PointsBet shareholders and employees.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has announced a $190.5 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at a 3.4% discount, aiming to bolster its private credit investments across asset-backed, direct asset, and corporate lending sectors.

ASIC has initiated civil proceedings against Equity Trustee Superannuation Limited, alleging failures in due diligence and monitoring related to the Shield Master Fund. Equity Trustees is cooperating with ASIC and supporting affected members while reviewing the claims.

Clime Capital Limited reported a 29% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintained its quarterly dividends and rolled over convertible notes with enhanced terms. The company is pivoting towards a debt-focused portfolio to boost income stability.

Vonex Limited shareholders will soon decide on a court-approved scheme of arrangement under which Maxo Telecommunications will acquire the remaining 30.6% of Vonex shares it does not already own, offering an 80% premium to the pre-announcement share price.

Papyrus Australia clarifies it has signed a binding term sheet, not a final agreement, with AQN for biodegradable boards, contingent on facility setup and product testing.

MIXI Australia has extended its takeover offer for PointsBet shares to 29 August 2025 and announced a conditional increase in the offer price from $1.25 to $1.30 per share, aiming to secure at least 90% ownership.

MAC Copper has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval, satisfying all regulatory conditions for its acquisition by Harmony Gold’s Australian subsidiary. The deal now awaits shareholder votes and court sanction to proceed.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has secured Federal Court approval for its scheme of arrangement, marking a key structural shift as its shares prepare to convert into ETF units.

The Federal Court has approved Platinum Asia Investments' scheme to convert shares into ETF units, marking a significant restructuring for shareholders. Key dates for trading suspension, valuation, and dividend payments are set for August.